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The United States Indian Industrial School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, generally known as Carlisle Indian Industrial School, was the flagship Indian boarding school in the United States from its founding in 1879 through 1918.
Jan 15, 2020 · Explore the history and legacy of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, a major site of memory for many Native peoples. Access digitized records, photos, and documents from various archives and collections.
Learn about the history, legacy, and impact of Carlisle Indian School, the first government-run boarding school for Native American children. Explore stories, news, and ways to support the vision of a heritage center and museum near the original school site.
The Carlisle Indian Industrial School opened in 1879 and operated for nearly 30 years with a mission to “kill the Indian” to “save the Man.” This philosophy meant administrators forced students to speak English, wear Anglo-American clothing, and act according to U.S. values and culture.
Annual Reports, Enrollment Statistics, History of the Carlisle Indian School, Industrial Training - General, School Library, Student Illness, BIA Policy and Policy Changes, Student Deaths Repository:
The Carlisle Indian School (1879-1918) was an audacious educational experiment. Capt. Richard Henry Pratt, the school's founder and first superintendent, p...
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Learn about the past and present of Carlisle, the first government-run boarding school for Native Americans. Explore the tragic and uplifting stories of students, sports, culture, and activism at Carlisle.
